cure. WORTH REVIEWING. Incarcerated hernia is curable by sulphur. Ignatia also requires a second dose to effect a thorough The pains of mercury are aggravated by the warmth of the bed. Antimonium crud. patient cannot bear to be looked at or touched. Great quantities of colorless urine is a grand characteristic of sulphur. Stannum patient sleeps with one leg drawn up and the other stretched out. In lachesis the patient corrects herself, yet substitutes the same words, there is great loquacity. In spinal irritation and in dyspepsia the anacardium patient has a disposition to swear most vilely, especially in bed. Colocynth and stramonium are the nearest specifics to hipjoint disease than any other remedy in the materia medica. In intermittent fever, if chill begins between the shoulders and spreads over the body, one dose of capsicum will cure. The spongia cough is worse from evening to midnight, from cold air, from talking, from singing, or moving; better from eating or drinking. Magnesia mur. is the best remedy given internally for children with congenital scrotal hernia. For inguinal hernia use nux vom. and opium. Tabacum for bad effects from using tobacco, chewing or smoking. Neusea from use of tobacco. Palpitation of heart from chewing or smoking tobacco. The colocynth patient lies with his knees drown up from the agony in his abdomen, and the relaxing of the muscles gives temporary relief. So also does the application of pressure to the painful parts. In stillingia there are aching bone pains down the arms and legs, more in day-time than at night; the pains seem first to come on right side then on left, going down the long bones of arms and legs. These pains are of most severe and distressing character when of syphilitic origin. To cure scorpion sting.-Take two grains of alum and dissolve it in one ounce of water, and give one teaspoonful every four or five minutes; in twenty to twenty-five minutes relief will be had. In India the natives take one drop of alum and put the same in the eye to cure the sting of the scorpion. Lycopodium has great fear of being left alone; mental, nervous, and bodily weakness. One foot cold, the other hot. all night. Nipples bleed Much red sand in the urine. The baby cries all day and sleeps much and are very sore. Night sweats; perspiration cold, clammy, sour, fetid, bloody, and smelling like onions.-American Physician. KISSES GOOD FOR DYSPEPSIA AND CIRCULATION. Paris, Jan. 14.-Far from being a pestiferous, bacteriferous practice, osculation is a therapeutic agent. It has not yet been prescribed for dyspepsia, but a Parisian medical authority announces that it is good for digestion. The doctor does not pretend to say that there is not an amalgamation of microbes at the touching of the lips, but this is what gives zest to the performance and promotes healthy circulation. The interchange of certain bacilli, he says, is laudable and healthful, and he would encourage kissing. A beneficent microbe passes from one kisser to the other, makes its way promptly to the stomach of its new master and does good to the gastric juices and pancreas, aiding the duodenum as it goes along. After having cured gastritis or dyspepsia, this blessed little microbe returns to the mouth again ready to be passed along by another kiss, so continuing its good work indefinitely. It has been suggested that the kissing cure take its place along with other prescriptions in the books of the medical men.Daily paper. HOMEOPATHS AND THE A. M. A. Speaking of the American Medical Association reminds me that there was a great hullabaloo after the adoption of the new constitution about how "sectarianism" would soon be wiped out; how beautifully the homeopathic and eclectic medical societies would soon be amalgamated with the so-called "regular" bodies; indeed, how the medical millenium would soon be upon us! And how has it been? Have more than two score homeopaths or eclectics been received into the American Medical Association? Is there a baker's dozen of country or city medical societies from which general invitations have been extended to reputable medical practitioners of other "schools" to attend the meetings (not to mention "joining") the "regular" bodies? If so, I shall be glad to publish the list as an honor roll. To me it seems like a huge farce. The great American Association for many years refused to admit delegates from the New York State Medical Society because of its liberal attitude toward homeopathic and eclectic gradutes; and the New York Medical Association sprang into existence with its "I-am-better-thanthou" constitution and membership. Finally, the national body swung around and adopted exactly the plan so long followed by the older New York State Medical Society; and the howl of joy went up to heaven. But what of the echo? Instead of being consistent and accepting delegates from the standard New York State Medical Society, the younger iron-clad, homepath-proof New York State Medical Association continued to be "it." And the echo says "Insincerity." If the American Medical Association is to remain dictator-as its present managers seem to desire-and is sincere in the desire to include all reputable medical men in its membership, regardless of school of graduation, why does it not say to the New York State Medical Association : "Get off the earth! Have your members join the older and better New York State Medical Society, the policy of which has been adopted by the American Medical Association?" Why does it not say to the St. Louis Medical Society: "Bury your local jealousies and quit black-balling reputable practitioners who want to join." Why does it not say to the thousand and one country medical societies: "Stop your fight on homeopaths and eclectics and get them into your societies." And the echo still is: "Insincerity!" Ah-it's a nasty piece of business; and the rottenness will soon stink to heaven. One of these days a few more things of this kind will be toucht upon in these columns, and a spade will not be called an argicultural implement, either.-American Journal of Surgery and Gynecology. EMERGENCY AND GENERAL HOSPITAL. Among the suggestions offered at a meeting of a number of physicians interested in the Emergency and General Hospital, by a "ways and means" committee, January 4, 1905, was the following, which should appeal to all fair-minded men as being a feature well calculated to establish confidence in an institution of this kind, where so many interests are at stake: "That it be heralded broadcast: 'Rights of physicians patronizing this institution will be protected under any and all circumstances; employes of this institution against whom the charge of attempting to influence patients to the detriment of their attending physician, will have to either prove their innocence or pack their trunk." This radical move has been made necessary by the obnoxious practice of other institutions which has caused considerable ill-feeling to become engendered against them by quite a few who are now patronizing the "Emergency." It is to be sincerely hoped that no complaint will ever be recorded against this institution, which is increasing its clientele almost daily, recruits coming from all schools of practice. So far we have heard nothing but the highest terms of praise for all connected with its management. CITY AND COUNTY HOSPITAL STAFF. In our last issue we published a list of appointments to the city and county hospital staff. Owing to the fact that the following names were not definitely decided upon until after we had gone to press, the names of the following homeopathic physicians who were honored at that time, were omitted. If we could have done so we would have been only too glad to have published the photos of the gentlemen, along with the bouquet of beauty which our January issue contained, but as it is a little late in the day. we will be satisfied to allow others that privilege. Additional list: Nervous Diseases-Ambrose C. Stewart. Eye-Grant S. Peck. Nose, Throat and Ear-David A. Strickler. Published by The Denver Journal Publishing Company. JAMES WILLIAM MASTIN., M. D., MANAGING EDITOR. J. WYLIE ANDERSON, M. D., BUSINESS MANAGER. Communications of a literary nature, books for review and exchanges should be addressed to the Managing Editor. Those relating to business matters, inquiries for advertising rates, space, etc., should be addressed to the Business Manager. MATTER FOR PUBLICATION, NOTICES OF CHANGE IN ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD BE IN THE HANDS OF THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS BY THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING DATE OF PUBLICATION TO INSURE ATTENTION. No attention whatever will be paid to communications unless accompanied by signature and address of the author. We would respectfully request that correspondents be particular to write upon but one side of the paper, write plainly, spell correctly, and bear in mind that there is such a thing as the proper use of capital letters and punctuation marks. HOMEOPATHIC SOCIETY DIRECTORY. COLORADO HOMEOPATHIC SOCIETY-Le Roy C. Hedges, M.D., Grand Junction, Colorado, President; Giles P. Howard, M.D., Steele blk., Denver, Colorado, Secretary. Meets annually, meeting place to be determined by the board of censors. DENVER HOMEOPATHIC CLUB-H, K. Dunklee, M. D.. President; address. Clayton block. Carolyn D. Beebe, M. D., Secretary; address. 1350 Detroit street. Club meets third Monday of every month at the Adams hotel, corner Welton and Eighteenth streets, promptly at 8 o'clock, p. m. EDITORIAL COMMENT. DENVER HOMEOPATHIC CLUB, 1905. The apparently absolute freedom from any factional feeling within the Denver Homeopathic Club at the present time, should give assurance to the members of that association of a most pleasant and prosperous year. The recent election was characterized by the friendliest feeling on the part of all present, which should guarantee, at least, a larger attendance of the members under the present administration, and assure the newly-elected officers that their efforts to build up the club and the cause of homeopathy will not go unrewarded. Dr. Peck was the unanimous choice |